Smarts

Smarts

By Trevor Balena & Julia Tutko-Balena
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Smarts episodes

  • Episode 74: Into The Geeky Weeds
    AKA “We’ve Broken Our Listeners”

    In the seventy-fourth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss Margot Robbie signing a deal for a “Harley Quinn” movie, further confirmation of a “Man of Steel 2”, a change in composers for “Rogue One”, a casting announcement for “Supergirl”, a possible premiere date for “Vixen”, a delay for “Star Trek: Discovery”, and the release of iOS 10 and watchOS 3. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Lastly, Trevor quizzes Julia about weird DC Comics characters… which are real and which are fake?

    Margot Robbie Signs First-Look Deal With Warner Bros. (Exclusive) | Hollywood Reporter

    Man of Steel 2 Confirmed by Henry Cavill's Agent - CBR

    Supergirl Adds Agents of SHIELD's Dichen Lachman as Roulette - CBR

    UPDATE: CW Seed Reveals ’Vixen’ Season 2 Premiere Date - Heroic Hollywood

    ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Premiere Delayed Until May 2017

    iOS - iOS 10 - Apple

    Apple Watch - watchOS - Apple

    Green Lanterns (2016-) #6 - Comics by comiXology

    Wonder Woman (2016-) #6 - Comics by comiXology
    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 73: Ancient Hole
    AKA “Crazy Man-Hungry Witch”

    In the seventy-third episode, Trevor and Julia discuss Geoff Johns’ new direction for DC Films, casting news for the upcoming “Batman” and “Flash” movies, a pilot pickup for the “Black Lightning” TV series, a possible surprise return for a beloved “Star Trek” voice, Katee Sackhoff returning for “Star Wars Rebels”, and all of the announcements from this week’s Apple event. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Lastly, Trevor quizzes Julia about bizarre cover text from old “Batman” comics.

    Warner Bros.’s New Strategy on DC: Lighten Up, Superheroes - WSJ

    Joe Manganiello Will Play Deathstroke in Ben Affleck’s Batman Movie - Speakeasy - WSJ

    Fox Lands 'Black Lightning' Project From Greg Berlanti, Salim and Mara Brock Akil | Hollywood Reporter

    The Voice of Star Trek's Computers Could Be Coming to Both Discovery and Your Phone

    Katee Sackhoff to Reprise Clone Wars Role on Star Wars Rebels - CBR

    Apple – September Event 2016 - YouTube

    Batman (2016-) #6 - Comics by comiXology

    Supergirl (2016-) #1 - Comics by comiXology
    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 73: Ancient Hole
    AKA “Crazy Man-Hungry Witch”

    In the seventy-third episode, Trevor and Julia discuss Geoff Johns’ new direction for DC Films, casting news for the upcoming “Batman” and “Flash” movies, a pilot pickup for the “Black Lightning” TV series, a possible surprise return for a beloved “Star Trek” voice, Katee Sackhoff returning for “Star Wars Rebels”, and all of the announcements from this week’s Apple event. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Lastly, Trevor quizzes Julia about bizarre cover text from old “Batman” comics.

    Warner Bros.’s New Strategy on DC: Lighten Up, Superheroes - WSJ

    Joe Manganiello Will Play Deathstroke in Ben Affleck’s Batman Movie - Speakeasy - WSJ

    Fox Lands 'Black Lightning' Project From Greg Berlanti, Salim and Mara Brock Akil | Hollywood Reporter

    The Voice of Star Trek's Computers Could Be Coming to Both Discovery and Your Phone

    Katee Sackhoff to Reprise Clone Wars Role on Star Wars Rebels - CBR

    Apple – September Event 2016 - YouTube

    Batman (2016-) #6 - Comics by comiXology

    Supergirl (2016-) #1 - Comics by comiXology
    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 72: Forced Evolution And Lizard Mating
    AKA “I Don’t Question The Weirdness”

    In the seventy-second episode, Trevor and Julia discuss “Spider-Man: Homecoming” casting news, a mysterious tweet from Ben Affleck, potential new TV series from Marvel and DC, “Supergirl” casting news, new “Star Trek: Discovery” details, and the announcement of the “Justice League vs. Suicide Squad” comic book crossover. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Trevor then quizzes Julia about bizarre cover text from old “Superman” comics. Lastly, the duo recount their recent adventure to New York City to attend “Star Trek: Mission New York” and see the “Starfleet Academy Experience”.

    Jon Favreau in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’: ‘Iron Man’s’ Happy to Return | Variety

    The First Look at Deathstroke, the Villain in Ben Affleck's Solo Batman Film [UPDATED]

    ‘Black Lightning’ DC Superhero Series In Works From Greg Berlanti | Deadline

    Supergirl casts Superman villain Metallo | EW.com

    EXCLUSIVE!! More STAR TREK DISCOVERY Scoop!! Lead Will Be Called ‘Number One’!!

    Justice League, Suicide Squad Will Collide in Comics Miniseries (Exclusive Art Reveal) - Speakeasy - WSJ

    Suicide Squad Special: War Crimes (2016) #1 - Comics by comiXology

    Gotham Academy (2016-) Annual #1 - Comics by comiXology
    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 72: Forced Evolution And Lizard Mating
    AKA “I Don’t Question The Weirdness”

    In the seventy-second episode, Trevor and Julia discuss “Spider-Man: Homecoming” casting news, a mysterious tweet from Ben Affleck, potential new TV series from Marvel and DC, “Supergirl” casting news, new “Star Trek: Discovery” details, and the announcement of the “Justice League vs. Suicide Squad” comic book crossover. Next, they pick their Comics of the Week! Trevor then quizzes Julia about bizarre cover text from old “Superman” comics. Lastly, the duo recount their recent adventure to New York City to attend “Star Trek: Mission New York” and see the “Starfleet Academy Experience”.

    Jon Favreau in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’: ‘Iron Man’s’ Happy to Return | Variety

    The First Look at Deathstroke, the Villain in Ben Affleck's Solo Batman Film [UPDATED]

    ‘Black Lightning’ DC Superhero Series In Works From Greg Berlanti | Deadline

    Supergirl casts Superman villain Metallo | EW.com

    EXCLUSIVE!! More STAR TREK DISCOVERY Scoop!! Lead Will Be Called ‘Number One’!!

    Justice League, Suicide Squad Will Collide in Comics Miniseries (Exclusive Art Reveal) - Speakeasy - WSJ

    Suicide Squad Special: War Crimes (2016) #1 - Comics by comiXology

    Gotham Academy (2016-) Annual #1 - Comics by comiXology
    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 71: An Osmosis Story
    AKA “Swanky Mank”

    In the seventy-first episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the new director for the “Justice League Dark” live-action movie and casting changes for “The Flash”. Next, they inaugurate a new segment by picking their Comics of the Week! Trevor then quizzes Julia about DC’s various Robin characters. Lastly, the duo pick the best stories about five top DC Comics characters.

    Doug Liman to Direct ‘Justice League Dark’ Movie for DC, Warner Bros. | Variety

    ‘Flash’ Season 3 Casts Todd Lasance as The Rival, Promo Teases Savitar | TVLine

    Titans (2016-) #2 - Comics by comiXology

    Robin (comics) - Wikipedia
    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 71: An Osmosis Story
    AKA “Swanky Mank”

    In the seventy-first episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the new director for the “Justice League Dark” live-action movie and casting changes for “The Flash”. Next, they inaugurate a new segment by picking their Comics of the Week! Trevor then quizzes Julia about DC’s various Robin characters. Lastly, the duo pick the best stories about five top DC Comics characters.

    Doug Liman to Direct ‘Justice League Dark’ Movie for DC, Warner Bros. | Variety

    ‘Flash’ Season 3 Casts Todd Lasance as The Rival, Promo Teases Savitar | TVLine

    Titans (2016-) #2 - Comics by comiXology

    Robin (comics) - Wikipedia
    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 70: Reasons Of Deadness
    AKA “There’s No Marbles”

    In the seventieth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss a new “Batman ’66” animated movie, Marvel’s “Runaways” on Hulu, behind-the-scenes shakeups for “Powerless”, DC TV casting news, and an end for Robert Kirkman’s “Invincible” comic. Then, Trevor quizzes Julia with more “Star Trek” multiple choice questions.

    Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar return for animated Batman movie | EW.com

    Hulu Orders ‘Marvel’s Runaways’ Series | Deadline

    The Flash's Newest Villain, The Top, Will Make Your Head Spin | E! News

    Fargo's Joey King Comes to The Flash as Magenta

    ‘Arrow’ Casts Human Target: Wil Traval to Play Season 5 Role | TVLine

    Robert Kirkman Announces the End of "Invincible" | Comic Book Resources

    Star Trek - Wikipedia
    33 min
  • Episode 70: Reasons Of Deadness
    AKA “There’s No Marbles”

    In the seventieth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss a new “Batman ’66” animated movie, Marvel’s “Runaways” on Hulu, behind-the-scenes shakeups for “Powerless”, DC TV casting news, and an end for Robert Kirkman’s “Invincible” comic. Then, Trevor quizzes Julia with more “Star Trek” multiple choice questions.

    Adam West, Burt Ward, Julie Newmar return for animated Batman movie | EW.com

    Hulu Orders ‘Marvel’s Runaways’ Series | Deadline

    The Flash's Newest Villain, The Top, Will Make Your Head Spin | E! News

    Fargo's Joey King Comes to The Flash as Magenta

    ‘Arrow’ Casts Human Target: Wil Traval to Play Season 5 Role | TVLine

    Robert Kirkman Announces the End of "Invincible" | Comic Book Resources

    Star Trek - Wikipedia
    33 min
  • Episode 69: Now I'm Hungry
    AKA “William Shatner’s Hairpiece”

    In the sixty-ninth episode, Trevor and Julia discuss the new “Rogue One” trailer, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” casting news, a new DC animated series on CW Seed, DC TV news from the Television Critics Association conference, and new “Star Trek: Discovery” details. Then, Trevor quizzes Julia about “Star Trek” spinoffs.

    Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer (Official) - YouTube

    "Agents of SHIELD" Casts Parminder Nagra as Anti-Inhuman Politician | Comic Book Resources



    The CW Has No Plans for "Constantine" At This Time | Comic Book Resources

    "Supergirl" Season Two Adds Miss Martian, Mon-El | Comic Book Resources

    The Flash Season 3: Gorilla Grodd Is Back, Big Bads Revealed | Collider

    Villainous Speedster Savitar to Debut in "The Flash" Season 3 | Comic Book Resources

    EXCLUSIVE: "The Flash" Casts its Mirror Master | Comic Book Resources

    Dolph Lundgren to Guest Star on "Arrow" | Comic Book Resources

    "Legends of Tomorrow" Casts Lance Henriksen as Obsidian | Comic Book Resources

    Star Trek: Major details revealed about new TV show | EW.com

    Star Trek - Wikipedia
    38 min

About Smarts

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Trevor (an expert geek) and Julia (a novice nerd) delve into current news, films, TV shows, comics, technology, and pop culture in general. Trevor then attempts to train Julia in the ways of the geek!